Helmeted myna
The helmeted myna (Basilornis galeatus) is a species of starling in the family Sturnidae. It is endemic to Indonesia.
Helmeted myna | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Sturnidae |
Genus: | Basilornis |
Species: | B. galeatus |
Binomial name | |
Basilornis galeatus Meyer, 1894 | |
Description
It is black with white spots on its face with a significant helmet-like crest.
Habitat
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Basilornis galeatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T22710961A38243553. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T22710961A38243553.en.
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